India Updates: PM Modi Slams AI Politicization & Punjab Vidhan Sabha Dates | Preetam Singh Rupal | Radio Haanji
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Catch the latest from India with Preetam Singh Rupal on Radio Haanji 1674 AM. Today’s highlights: PM Modi’s AI Summit critique, Punjab’s upcoming assembly session, and Haryana CM Saini’s Ludhiana visit
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The political landscape in India is currently witnessing a mix of high-tech ambition and deep-seated partisan rivalry. On today’s segment, Preetam Singh Rupal analyzed four major developments that are shaping the discourse in Punjab, Haryana, and the national capital.
1. AI Summit Under Fire: PM Modi Slams Congress Over "Political Play"
The India-AI Impact Summit 2026, which was meant to showcase India’s technological prowess, has become a new battleground for domestic politics.
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The Accusation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today claimed that the Congress party and its allies have attempted to turn a prestigious global platform into a narrow political stage.
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The Core Issue: While the summit focuses on "AI for All," the PM expressed disappointment that opposition narratives were overshadowing the breakthroughs made by Indian startups and engineers. Preetam Singh Rupal noted that this friction comes at a time when India is vying for global leadership in the tech sector.
2. Strategic Pause: India-US High-Level Talks Delayed
In a move that has caught the eye of international analysts, the much-anticipated India-US strategic dialogue has been postponed.
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The Reason: While official sources cite "scheduling conflicts" due to evolving regional security situations, insiders suggest that both nations are recalibrating their stances on trade and defense technology transfers.
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Diaspora Impact: For our listeners in Australia, this delay is significant as it affects the broader Indo-Pacific security framework and global economic stability.
3. Punjab Politics: Cabinet Meeting and Vidhan Sabha Session
A major administrative and legislative wave is hitting Punjab today.
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The Meeting: The Punjab Cabinet met today to finalize several key welfare schemes and infrastructure projects.
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The Big Date: It has been officially announced that the Punjab Vidhan Sabha session will commence on March 1, 2026.
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What to Expect: This session is expected to be fiery, with the budget being a primary focus. Preetam Singh Rupal highlighted that the diaspora is keeping a close watch on how the state government addresses the ongoing agrarian and economic challenges.
4. Inter-State Diplomacy: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Visits Ludhiana
In a significant regional move, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini paid a visit to the industrial hub of Ludhiana today.
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The Purpose: While officially a visit to engage with industry leaders and trade associations, political experts see this as a move to strengthen ties between the business communities of both states.
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Key Discussions: Discussions centered on GST rationalization and improving the industrial corridor between Haryana and Punjab, which could lead to better job prospects and economic growth for the entire region.
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